Book Series · 3 Books

The Swifts Books

In order from A Dictionary of Scoundrels to A Garden of Vipers.

The Swifts series is a set of 3 chapter books by Beth Lincoln, published between 2023 and 2026. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 370 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1797

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

A Dictionary of Scoundrels

By Beth Lincoln, Claire Powell (Illustrator)

A mischievous girl hunts a killer at a chaotic family reunion.

338 pages· 75,712 words· Est. 10.5 hour read

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Hardcover

Summary: Shenanigan Swift, a spirited troublemaker, faces her biggest challenge at the Swift Family Reunion. When a relative is murdered, she defies her mischievous label to unravel the mystery. Can she redefine herself and catch the killer amid a web of secrets and wordplay? Dive into a world where names shape destinies, and Shenanigan must prove she's more than her definition.

Ages 7–10Junior Chapter Book Club

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Two hardcover chapter books a month for readers ready for longer stories, with coordinated spines for a beautiful shelf.

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In reading order

The Swifts Series

3 books · Published 2023–2026

#1 in Series

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$1797

A Dictionary of Scoundrels

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

A mischievous girl hunts a killer at a chaotic family reunion.

#2 in Series

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$1697

A Gallery of Rogues

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

A stolen painting leads to a thrilling chase through Paris.

#3 in Series

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$1797

A Garden of Vipers

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2026

Snowed in at a skyscraper greenhouse, young sleuths must find a poisoner among the guests.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Swifts series?

There are 3 books in the Swifts series. It began with A Dictionary of Scoundrels in 2023, and the newest book, A Garden of Vipers, was published in 2026.